APC Clears Ex-Kogi Gov Candidate Ajaka for 2027 Senate Race

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has given a clean bill of health to Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, popularly known as 'Muri,' paving his way for the Kogi East Senatorial contest in the 2027 general elections. Ajaka, who previously vied for the governorship seat, received a waiver from the screening committee chairman, former Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, a move seen as a nod to his significant contributions to the APC and his past role as the party's Deputy National Publicity Secretary.

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I want to be a true representative of the people, someone who listens to their voices and fights sincerely for their interests.

Speaking to journalists after the screening, Ajaka immediately pivoted to the core issues facing Kogi East. He passionately called for reconciliation, peace, and unity among the people, asserting that sustainable development can only flourish in an environment of cooperation and shared purpose. Ajaka urged political leaders and stakeholders to transcend personal interests and unite for the advancement of the Igala nation and the overall development of Kogi State. This emphasis on unity and collective action is crucial for a region often perceived as fragmented by political rivalries.

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Sustainable development can only thrive where there is cooperation and collective purpose.

Ajaka articulated his senatorial aspiration as a drive to provide purposeful, people-oriented representation that truly reflects the needs and aspirations of ordinary citizens. He intends to leverage his national political network and influence to channel federal presence, development projects, youth empowerment initiatives, and economic investments into Kogi East. His promise is to be a "true representative of the people, someone who listens to their voices and fights sincerely for their interests." This focus on tangible benefits and responsive representation resonates deeply with constituents who have long felt neglected.

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I want to leverage my national political contacts and influence to attract federal presence, development projects, youth empowerment opportunities and economic investments to Kogi East.

Looking ahead, Ajaka assured his supporters that his campaign would concentrate on practical solutions to pressing issues such as unemployment, insecurity, underdevelopment, and inadequate infrastructure that plague the district. He also paid a solemn tribute to supporters who lost their lives during the 2023 governorship election, vowing continued support for their families. Furthermore, Ajaka urged APC members and residents of Kogi State to back President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid, characterizing the President as indispensable to Nigeria's stability and economic transformation. Political observers note Ajaka's expanding grassroots influence across Kogi East's nine local government areas, positioning him as a formidable contender in the lead-up to the 2027 elections.

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The president is critical to Nigeria’s stability and economic transformation.